Isaac Preparations and Observations - N Gulf (AL, MS, LA, TX

[MiamiensisWx]

I think a separate Gulf thread is warranted as the other thread is for the FL peninsula and the islands...people really need a heads-up early.

From my post in the FL/islands thread:

I almost think we should start a separate thread for LA/MS/AL/TX...particularly the first two states...given the probability that the NHC cone will continue to shift and therefore people may not take the threat seriously if the cone does not immediately reflect the evolving models by shifting over their area. I think all of us really want to avoid a situation like Katrina and I would hope that this board may serve as a conduit with which to spread preparedness NOW for what may be a very serious situation. Mods, thoughts? Thank you for all your hard work!

Moderators, feel free to make this a prominent sticky for our Gulf residents...thanks!

[HurryKane]

Filled up all my gas cans yesterday afternoon based on the model trends, and glad I did so before the hurricane watch got posted.

[jes]

My internet is through Comcast which will go down if the power goes off. Does anyone have a suggestion of a good dial up (phone line) provider I can sign up with for a month.

[Senobia]

Gov. presser in NOLA delayed til 3:15. Check your local channels.

[Zampanò]

My internet is through Comcast which will go down if the power goes off. Does anyone have a suggestion of a good dial up (phone line) provider I can sign up with for a month.

I've heard Netzero still offers dialup at reasonable prices. If you have a laptop you might also consider a prepaid mobile broadband card.

[Senobia]

Gov. presser in NOLA delayed til 3:15. Check your local channels.

One of them is streaming now. Watch here:

http://www.nola.gov/HOME/Mayor-Landrieu ... onference/

[Senobia]

Gulf Shores, AL issuing voluntary evacuation of low lying areas Monday morning 8am.


The low-lying areas where flooding typically occurs include West Beach, Fort Morgan and some of the RV Parks , city officials said.

http://blog.al.com/live/2012/08/gulf_sh ... esday.html

[cycloneye]

Those who live in this area that this topic covers can post web cams.

[Bunkertor]

My internet is through Comcast which will go down if the power goes off. Does anyone have a suggestion of a good dial up (phone line) provider I can sign up with for a month.

Before i purchased a flat-rate, i used to use this tool - http://www.chip.de/downloads/SmartSurfer_12991388.html Maybe there is something similar in the US ?

[Senobia]

Mandatory evacuation for Grand Isle, LA issued, be out by tomorrow 9a.

http://www.kplctv.com/story/19379283/gr ... d-of-isaac

[brunota2003]

My internet is through Comcast which will go down if the power goes off. Does anyone have a suggestion of a good dial up (phone line) provider I can sign up with for a month.

I've heard Netzero still offers dialup at reasonable prices. If you have a laptop you might also consider a prepaid mobile broadband card.

My parents have Netzero, and it works for getting on here, Facebook, NWS/NHC. It takes a bit to load, but it works by golly! It's better to use the mobile sites (less bandwidth to try to load), but it'll load the main web pages as well. I can even see the radar loops on it, but those take a whileee to load...much better for still images.

[dazie]

Traffic cams for Mississippi Gulf Coast

http://www.mdottraffic.com/

Biloxi Back Bay webcam

http://www.wlox.com/global/Category.asp?c=22529

[wxwatcher1999]

Does anyone think there will be an evacuation order for bmt/pt Arthur area?

[Senobia]

Hurricane Warnings now in effect for NOLA area, MS, AL coasts - tip of FL panhandle.

[Senobia]

Does anyone think there will be an evacuation order for bmt/pt Arthur area?

No.

[Peach]

What is his size compared to an "average" TS? I am in NE Florida, after 3 days of sun, now windy, rain forecast through tomorrow. I know Andrew sent us nothing but a breeze; is Isaac big enough to impact NE Florida?

[SunnyThoughts]

State of emergency declared in alabama

[Alacane2]

Governor Bentley has issued mandatory evacuations for evacuation zones 1 and 2 in Mobile County and for evacuation zones 1 and 2 in Baldwin County. Mobile and Baldwin County public schools will be closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

[Hurricaneman]

Does anyone think there will be an evacuation order for bmt/pt Arthur area?

No.

No for now, but models trends could change that

The posts in this forum are NOT official forecast and should not be used as such. They are just the opinion of the poster and may or may not be backed by sound meteorological data. They are NOT endorsed by any professional institution or storm2k.org. For official information, please refer to the NHC and NWS products

[Janie2006]

Governor Bentley is also ordering a mandatory evacuation beginning at 8:00 Monday morning for Zones 1 and 2 in bothMobile and Baldwin Counties.

In Baldwin County: Zones 1 and 2 include all areas south of U.S. Highway 98 and areas on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay that are South of Interstate 10 and west of U.S. Highway 98. Additionally, all people living in proximity to the Fish, Styx, Blackwater, and Perdido Rivers should evacuate. Also, all people living in manufactured homes, and those living in low-lying, flood-prone areas should evacuate.

In Mobile County: Zones 1 and 2 include areas south of Interstate 10 and those areas that are north of I-10 and east of I-65 and east of U.S. 43. Also, all people living in manufactured homes, and those living in low-lying, flood-prone areas should evacuate.